Computer Science, Information Systems, and Desktop Publishing Majors

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING MAJORS

Associate in Science in Business Management and Administration/Information Systems (63 credits)

 

The Associate's degree in Business Management and Administration with a concentration in Information Systems offers two tracks:

1. the Programming track with an option in one of these languages.Visual Basic, C++ /UNIX or Java, and
2. the Data Communications track.

 

Internship and research opportunities are available to qualified students. The Computer Science program includes hands-on courses utilizing the College's computer facilities as well as theoretical courses in Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and Database Concepts and Design. Laboratory assistants are assigned in each center to provide assistance to students.

 

The College offers cutting-edge programs in computer theory and practical applications. The coursework is rigorous and designed to give students the latest tools and skills to find well-paying jobs in the computer field. The equipment in the computer laboratories is modern and the courses are up-to-date and taught by practicing professionals.

 

Core Requirements (28 credits):

GLL 110/111	Introduction to College Writing	4
GLL 121	College Writing I	4
GLL 122	College Writing II	4
GLL	Literature	3
GHS/GPL	American Studies	3
(various) Ethnic or Judaic Studies		3
GSM/GSS	Math or Science	3
GCO 103 or 120	Introductory Computer Science Course	4

 

Business Base (16 credits):

GBM 100	Introduction to American Business	4
GBA 101	Principles of Accounting I	3
GBA 102	Principles of Accounting II	3
GBE 101	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
GBM 101	Principles of Management	3

Programming Track (19 credits)

Upon completion of this degree, the student will be prepared for a programming position in either Visual Basic, C++ or Java programming language. In addition, the student may gain experience in database design, the UNIX operating system, programming for the World Wide Web and Web Page Design.

 

Visual Basic

GCO 139	Survey of PC Applications for Computer Majors	4
GCO 270	Visual Basic I	3
GCO 272	Visual Basic II	3
GCO 344	Relational Database	3
GCO 230 GCO GCO 498 GCO	C++ Programming Language OR Approved Programming Elective Internship in Computer Science OR Approved Computer Science Elective	3

 

C++/UNIX

GCO 139	Survey of PC Applications for Computer Majors	4
GCO 230	C++ Programming Language	3
GCO 245	UNIX Operating System	3
GCO 498	Internship in Computer Science
GCO 250	Advanced UNIX Operating System	3
GCO 264 GCO	Data Structures I OR Approved Computer Science Elective	3

 

Java

GCO 139	Survey of PC Applications for Computer Majors	4
GCO 220	Java I	3
GCO 222	Java II	3
GCO 344	Relational Database	3
GCO 230 GCO GCO 498 GCO	C++ Programming Language OR Approved Programming Elective Internship in Computer Science OR Approved Computer Science Elective	3

 

Note: For students without a programming background, it is strongly recommended that GCO 141, Introduction to Programming, be taken prior to the programming languages courses listed above. Any programming candidate may be exempt from this course by passing a departmental exemption exam. If a student is exempt from a course, he or she must substitute an approved computer science elective.

Data Communications Track (19 credits)

Students in this program develop a thorough understanding of the present electronic communications industry, especially the need and impact of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) in the business environment. The program prepares the student to install, maintain and troubleshoot LAN and/or WAN systems. Toward the end of the Data Communications program students who develop a proficiency in LANs should begin to take a series of industry related tests toward a CNE (Computer Networking Engineer), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) or CCNA (Cisco) certification. Students who complete their Data Communications associate's degree program and subsequently obtain multiple certifications in networking software will find many opportunities in Data Communications.

 

Core Requirements - see page 82.

 

Business Base - see page 82.

 

Local Area Networks

GCO 138 GCO 139	Computer Theory with Operating System OR Survey of PC Applications for Computer Majors	4
GCO 141 GCO 230 GCO 232 GCO 270	Introduction to Programming OR C++ Programming Language OR Advanced Programming OR Visual Basic	3
GCO 202	Networking Essentials	3
GCO 354	Local Area Network Concepts and Software	3
GCO 355	Advanced Local Area Network Architectures and Software	3
GCO 498 GCO	Internship in Computer Science OR Approved Computer Science Elective

 

Wide Area Networks

GCO 138 GCO 139	Computer Theory with Operating System OR Survey of PC Applications for Computer Majors	4
GCO 141 GCO 230 GCO 232 GCO 270	Introduction to Programming OR C++ Programming Language OR Advanced Programming OR Visual Basic I	3
GCO 223	Wide Area Networks I	3
GCO 224	Wide Area Networks II	3
GCO 268	Wide Area Networks III	3
GCO 498 GCO	Internship in Computer Science OR Approved Computer Science elective	3

Associate in Science in Desktop Publishing (64 credits)

The goal of this program is to prepare the student to be proficient with the latest commercial graphics software combined with considerable graphic art and desktop publishing theory. The major includes a strong design base, as well as software-intensive courses in page layout, graphic design and web page design. Students have the opportunity to pursue internships in this field. Elective course offerings include Computer Illustration, Photography, History of Graphic Design, Information Design, and Multimedia Design. This graphics software knowledge should be sufficient to secure an introductory desktop publishing position, or an enhanced office technology position in the corporate world. Students who successfully complete the program will find many worthwhile opportunities in the rapidly expanding computerized graphics production field.

Core Requirements (28 credits):

GLL 110/111	Introduction to College Writing	4
GLL 121	College Writing I	4
GLL 122	College Writing II	4
GLL	Literature	3
GHS/GPL	American Studies	3
(various) Ethnic or Judaic Studies		3
GSM/GSS	Math or Science	3
GCO 103 or 120	Introductory Computer Science Course	4

 

Business Base:

There is no Business Base for this degree.

 

Major Requirements: (32 credits)

GCD 130	Survey of PC Applications	4
GCD 150	Foundations of Design I	3
GCD 155	Foundations of Design II	3
GCD 230	Electronic Desktop Publishing I	3
GCD 235	Computer Graphic Design I	3
GCD 231	Electronic Desktop Publishing II	3
GCD 236	Computer Graphic Design II	3
GCD 263	Web Design I/Lab	4

 

Two of the following: 6

GCD 262	Electronic Desktop Publishing III
GCD 267	Computer Graphic Design III
GCD 221	Photography
GCD 290	Publication Portfolio and Review
GCD 498 GCD	Internship in Desktop Publishing OR Any Approved Desktop Publishing Elective

Liberal Arts elective 4 credits

Note: Any course from which a student is exempted must be made-up with an approved elective.

Bachelor of Science In Business Management And Administration/Information Systems (120 credits)

 

Touro College offers Data Communications and Programming tracks in its Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Management & Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. These tracks prepare students to understand information management as a concept and computerized systems as an implementation of this concept. Business Management & Administration and Information Systems management is closely interrelated with the success of virtually any business or organization today and by all accounts will be even more so in the future.

 

Upon completion of the Programming track concentration, students will be proficient in several programming languages, database systems and operating systems as well as many PC application software packages all dealing with efficient information usage. Data Communications students may be proficient in different network operating systems, application software, and hardware. Students with these skills will be extremely valuable in a business office environment.

In order to earn the Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete a total of 120 credits, as follows:

 

Core Requirements (40 credits):

GLL 110/111	Introduction to College Writing	4
GLL 121	College Writing I	4
GLL 122	College Writing II	4
GLL	Literature (2 courses)	6
GHS/GPL	American Studies (2 courses)	6
(various) Ethnic or Judaic Studies		3
GSM 130	College Mathematics *	3
GSM 140	Statistics	3
GCO 120 or 103	Introductory Computer Science Course	4
GCA	Speech**	3

Note: In some cases the above courses may satisfy requirements for both the Major and the core.

* If a student is exempt from College Math, he or she is required to take another math course.

** Only the following courses meet the Speech requirement: GCA 100, 101, 126, 127 and 215.

 

Business Base: (15 credits):

 

GBA 101	Principles of Accounting I	3
GBA 102	Principles of Accounting II	3
GBE 101	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
GBE 102	Principles of Microeconomics	3
GBM 101	Principles of Management	3

 

Electives (20 credits must be in Liberal Arts)

 

Students must choose one of the following two tracks:

Data Communications Track (45 credits)

GCO 138 GCO 139	Computer Theory with Operating System OR Survey of PC Applications for Computer Majors	4
GCO 141	Introduction to Programming	3
GCO 218	Advanced Database Tutorial	1
GCO 223	Wide Area Networks I	3
GCO 260	Computer Architecture	3
GCO 343	Database Concepts and Design	3
GCO 353	Data Communications	3
GCO 354	Local Area Network Concepts and Software	3
GCO 355	Advanced Local Area Network Architectures and Software	3
GCO 498	Internship in Computer Science	3

 

Two of the following (6 credits):

GCO 201	Digital Electronics	3
GCO 351	Computer Hardware	3
GCO 356	Advanced Topics in LAN	3
GCO 224	Wide Area Network II	3

 

Three electives plus a one-credit lab from the following (10 credits):

GCO 202	Networking Essentials	3
GCO 220	Java I	3
GCO 222	Java II	3
GCO 230	C++ Programming Language	3
GCO 232	Advanced Programming	3
GCO 268	Wide Area Networks III	3
GCO 245	UNIX Operating System	3
GCO 270	Visual Basic I	3
GCO 272	Visual Basic II	3
GCO 275	Advanced Internet Tools and Web Page Design	3
GCO 370	Wide Area Networks IV	3
GCO 462	Special Topics in Data Communications	3
GCO	Approved Computer Science Elective	3
GCO 132	Spreadsheet Applications Lab	1
GCO 133	Database Applications Lab	1
GCO 135	Operating Systems Lab	1
GCO 136	Programming Lab	1
GCO 137	Internet Lab	1
GCO 234	LAN Applications Lab I	1
GCO 236	LAN Applications Lab II	1

Programming Track (45 credits)

GCO 139	Survey of PC Applications for Computer Majors	4
GCO 141	Introduction to Programming	3
GCO 218	Advanced Database Tutorial	1
GCO 230	C++ Programming Language	3
GCO 264	Data Structures I	3
GCO 364	Data Structures II	3
GCO 270	Visual Basic I	3
GCO 260	Computer Architecture	3
GCO 343	Database Concepts and Design	3
GCO 352	Structured Systems Analysis	3
GCO 498	Internship in Computer Science	3

 

Four electives plus a one-credit lab from the following (13 credits):

GCO 223	Wide Area Networks I	3
GCO 224	Wide Area Networks II	3
GCO 201	Digital Electronics	3
GCO 202	Networking Essentials	3
GCO 220	Java I	3
GCO 222	Java II	3
GCO 245	UNIX Operating System	3
GCO 250	Advanced UNIX Operating System	3
GCO 351	Computer Hardware	3
GCO 268	Wide Area Networks III	3
GCO 272	Visual Basic II	3
GCO 275	Advanced Internet Tools and Web Page Design	3
GCO 353	Data Communications	3
GCO 354	Local Area Network Concepts and Software	3
GCO 355	Advanced Local Area Network Architectures and Software	3
GCO 366	Projects in Programming	3
GCO 368	Advanced Topics in Object Oriented Programming	3
GCO 370	Wide Area Networks IV	3
GCO 443	Advanced Topics in Database	3
GCO 451	Special Topics in Computer Science	3
GCO	Approved Computer Elective	3
GCO 132	Spreadsheet Applications Lab	1
GCO 133	Database Applications Lab	1
GCO 135	Operating Systems Lab	1
GCO 136	Programming Lab	1
GCO 137	Internet Lab	1

Bachelor of Science in Desktop and Web Publishing (120 credits)

 

Core Requirements (40 credits):

GLL 110/111	Introduction to College Writing	4
GLL 121	College Writing I	4
GLL 122	College Writing II	4
GLL	Literature (2 courses)	6
GHS/GPL	American Studies (2 courses)	6
Ethnic or Judaic Studies		3
GSM 130	College Math *	3
GSM/GSS	Math or Science	3
GCO 103 or 120	Introductory Computer Science Course	4
GCA	Speech**	3

 

*If a student is exempt from College Math, he/she is required to take another math course.

**The following courses meet the Speech requirement: GCA 100, 101, 126, 127 and 215.

 

Business Base:

There is no Business Base for this degree.

 

 

Design Base (12 credits):

GCA 166*	Introduction to the Visual Arts	3
GCA 224*	Drawing and Painting	3
GCD 150	Foundations of Design I	3
GCD 155	Foundations of Design II	3

 

*These courses count as Liberal Arts.

 

Desktop and Web Publishing Major (49 credits):

GCD 130	Survey of PC Applications	4
GCD 230	Electronic Desktop Publishing I	3
GCD 231	Electronic Desktop Publishing II	3
GCD 235	Computer Graphic Design I	3
GCD 236	Computer Graphic Design II	3
GCD 262	Electronic Desktop Publishing III	3
GCD 263	Web Design I	3
GCD 264	Web Design II	3
GCD 267	Computer Graphic Design III	3
GCD 335	Advanced Design Studio	3
GCD 302	Web Design III	3
GCD 490	Senior Portfolio	3
GCD 498	Internship in Desktop Publishing	3

 

Three of the following (9 credits)

GCD 111	History of Graphic Design	3
GCO 141	Introduction to Programming	3
GCO 232	Advanced Programming	3
GCD 221	Photography	3
GCO 270	Visual Basic I	3
GCO 272	Visual Basic II	3
GCD 290	Publication Portfolio and Review	3
GCD 303	Multimedia Design	3
GCD 320	Information Design	3
GCD 357	Computer Illustration	3
GCD 360	Video Production Studio	3
GCD 420	Authoring Languages	3
GCD 451	Special Topics	3
GCD 480	Senior Project	3

 

General Electives: (18 credits must be in Liberal Arts)

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